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Q1) What Postgraduate courses do you offer and when do they start?
Q2) Where are the programmes located?
Q3) What qualifications are required to apply for a Masters course?
Q4) Do international students require an IELTS or TOEFL score?
Q5) How do I apply for a Masters programme and will I be interviewed?
Q6) Are there many mature students and international students taking postgraduate studies? And what about students who wish to return to education after a long period of time?
Q7) How do I pay my fees?
Q8) Is there any funding available for postgraduate students?
Q9) I will need to relocate to Huddersfield for my studies, how do I find accommodation?
Q10) I am an international student. Where can I go to find out more about studying in the UK generally?
Q11) What kind of support is provided for international students?
The mission of the School is to foster the next generation of creative practitioners, who will maximise their contribution to the cultural, social and economic well being of society. We believe that creativity is the currency of our time and that it has no boundaries.
The School of Art, Design and Architecture offers the following courses:
September start
Architecture has been taught and studied in Huddersfield for over eight decades, since the founding of a School of Architecture in the 1920s by Norman Culley. Our Diploma in Architecture course (RIBA part 2) offers students the opportunity to expand their interests and agendas. It is undertaken after a year of practical experience and provides a route to full qualification as an architect. Our Sustainable Architecture MSc course is primarily for graduates in a discipline associated with the built environment such as architecture, civil engineering, planning, building services etc. Our MArch (with Interim award of Diploma in Architecture) is specifically designed to set a high base line of competence and knowledge for admission to corporate membership of the Royal Institute of British Architects, and for admission to the Register of Architects under the Architects (Registration) Act.
Please visit http://www.hud.ac.uk/ada/courses/subject/2/ for complete information about our existing Architecture courses.
September and January starts
These MA programmes endorse our mission statement and have been designed to respond to growing needs of internationalisation of the curricula, global markets and the importance of creativity aligned to commerce. The future of postgraduate art and design education will be moving to such commonalities within multi-disciplinary approaches. These MA programmes constitute the need for a common cross-disciplinary postgraduate delivery and as such has been specified to create common research collaborations.
The programmes will champion a project-based structured teaching approach with complementary relevant exploration of theory within real world contexts. It celebrates that art and design is a way of thinking and forming that can bring positive changes to our lives. Stress will be made to empathic and sustainable approaches. The new markets require professionals who can transcend disciplines. The MA programmes will enable students to make decisions, be creative, be confident and articulate, be worldly wise, cross-cultural and ethically work contributing positively to society.
All courses are 1 year full-time or 28 months part-time unless otherwise stated.
All our Masters courses are based in the School of Art, Design and Architecture at the University of Huddersfield. The University is located in the town centre of Huddersfield. This prime location is great for students who enjoy a social life and an environment which is vibrant and stimulating.
MArch (with Interim award of Diploma in Architecture) is designed for graduates with a first degree in Architecture; this fully accredited course leads to registration as an architect at the Master’s level. The interim award of Diploma in Architecture gives exemption from Part 2 of the RIBA examination in Architecture.
Sustainable Architecture MSc. Applicants will be expected to have a first degree in built environment discipline (2.2 or above) preferably with relevant experience. Direct entry without first degree may be considered in exceptional circumstances.
For structured MA programmes prospective applicants should be (or about to become) graduates of a British University or equivalent institute of Higher Education. Preference will be given to good honours graduates (2:2 and above), although exceptional applicants from a non-academic background will also be considered. All structured MA programmes require a professional portfolio of work except for International Design Marketing and Communication, International Fashion Promotion and International Fashion Management.
We seek:
Competence in written and spoken English is essential. Overseas applicants are expected to have a score of either IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 575 or CBTOEFL 233.
Normally all applicants who meet the required entry standards will be interviewed. This will provide an opportunity to look around the School and meet staff. Where this is impractical for overseas applicants you may submit a portfolio of work with your application (except International Design Marketing and Communication , International Fashion Promotion and International Fashion Management applicants who do not need to submit a portfolio).
Portfolios should include at least 12 examples of work in the form of slides, photographs, drawings, CD or emailed images with accompanying dates and descriptions of why the projects were done.
Applications should normally be received at least 3 months prior to start of course.
To receive an application form
Home / EU students please contact adagrad@hud.ac.uk
Please include an outline proposal of the area of interest you would like to explore, two references (at least one academic reference), a copy of your Degree qualification (if applicable), a copy of a TOEFL or IELTS English certificate (if applicable) and portfolio (if applicable) to: Postgraduate Administrator, School of Art, Design and Architecture, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate. Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3DH UK
International Students please apply online http://halo.hud.ac.uk/inte_onlineapp/ and return your application along with supporting documentation as outlined above to International Office University of Huddersfield, Queensgate. Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3DH UK
The School of Art, Design and Architecture is very international with a tradition of the best education across a broad range of Art and Design subjects. Masters courses are mixed in their student community and there are common modules and lectures which are taught across many subject areas. You will be learning from international and British peers and from a challenging educational environment.
A mature student is normally considered to be over 22 years old and over, and in this case almost half our postgraduate students are. We often have students returning to education after a long period of time and others who are studying part-time hold down employment outside the University. Some have families to support and are unable to relocate so live outside the county. As long as you meet our entry requirements and we feel you are a suitable applicant for the course it does not matter if you have not been in education for some time or how old you are. We do everything we can to make you feel welcome and at ease as we understand it can be a challenging experience.
Students are now able to pay their fees on-line via the internet and this is the University’s preferred method of payment, whether by the student or by anyone making payment on the student’s behalf. For those who do not have internet access, or are unable to use on-line payment methods, written instructions can also be accepted for installments by credit/debit card or by direct debit. In addition, the University will accept full payment of fees by cash, bankers draft, cheques or bank transfer. The University requires that tuition fees are either paid in full or that a financial arrangement to pay is in place. For all student finance information and payment visit
http://www.hud.ac.uk/student_finance/issues/payment_online.html
Tuition fees for 2010/2011
Full-time fees are:
Home/EU students- £4,100
Overseas students - £11,000 (Scholarships available - http://www2.hud.ac.uk/international/scholarships/)
Part-time fees are on a pro rata basis
The School of Art, Design and Architecture currently offer a range of competitive bursaries for all continuing students who have a 1st class or 2.1 first degree.
New international students may also be eligible to apply for a School bursary.
For up to date information on School bursaries, email adagrad@hud.ac.uk
The Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) offers funding to postgraduate students commencing a Masters programme. Please see their website for funding opportunities http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/
Please note that most funding bodies require students to have been accepted on to their chosen course before applying for funding.
Huddersfield is a very student friendly town; there is rented accommodation within the local community as well as several student halls of residence. Browsing the website can be useful.
The University of Huddersfield recommends, as its preferred and approved accommodation, the Storthes Hall Park Student Village and Ashenhurst Student Houses. These are independent of the University and are privately owned and operated by Ubrique Investments Limited trading as ‘digs’ – see www.campusdigs.com for further information.
British Council Offices are very helpful in answering any questions you have about preparing to study at a UK University. You can find your local office at www.britishcouncil.org/where. They can also give you a list of education agents in your area who offer additional services to students wishing to study in the UK. Usually there is no fee for these services, but please do check with the agent. UKCOSA are also very helpful if you have general questions about fee status, funding opportunities, immigration and employment regulations in the UK etc. There is more on the web at www.ukcosa.org.uk
The University has a programme of support for all international students including an orientation programme. You can find more information about the range of support available on the University website http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/index.htm